Sign-up open for inaugural Perry Mason Co-Rec Softball Tournament

STERLING — — The City of Sterling Recreation Division is currently accepting registrations for the 1st Annual Perry Mason Co-Rec Softball Tournament.

The games will begin Friday evening, July 26 and will continue through Sunday, July 28.

The fee is $150 per team.

The deadline to enter is Wednesday, July 18. Checks must be made payable to the City of Sterling. Registration forms and fees may be mailed to or dropped off at the Sterling Recreation Center, 808 Elm St., Sterling CO 80751. Sterling Recreation Center hours are: Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. through 9 p.m., Saturday's from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday's from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

There will be two divisions: Recreation and Competitive. There is a 14 player cap per team.

Each team will provide umpires according to the tournament schedule.

Format will be determined by the number of teams entered. Proceeds will be used for the City of Sterling's Youth Wildcat Softball Program to update equipment.

Prizes will be given to 1st and 2nd place teams.

For more information, or if you have any questions, please call Heather at the Recreation Division Office at 970-522-7882, Monday through Thursday between 12:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., Fridays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. or Sue, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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